August 22, 2019
Reminder: Life changes may require benefit changes
Employees are reminded during open enrollment each fall that no changes can be made after enrollment closes (until the next enrollment time frame) unless there is a qualifying life event (change in family status). It’s important to know which life events qualify and how to change benefits if a life change occurs.
Only specific events qualify as a change in family status, including but not limited to birth or adoption, marriage, divorce and death of a dependent.
Once a qualifying life event occurs, employees must report it within 31 days. If the request isn’t made within the 31-day time period following the family change, no changes can be made until the next open enrollment period.
To record a life event or change in family status, sign on to Benefitfocus through the OneCampus portal. The Benefitfocus Detailed Life Event (Change in Family Status) instructions can assist with making the needed changes to benefits as the result of a life event.
Visit the Benefits website for more details – including a list of all qualifying events – on life event (change in family status) benefit elections.
For questions or assistance related to a qualifying life event, contact Human Resources at 765-494-2222, toll-free at 877-725-0222 or via email at hr@purdue.edu.